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07-29-2019, 10:01 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 18
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I Just got a 2002 Chevy 3500 Bus!
Recently retired from school service, just found it, think I got a decent deal.
It's got a 6.5 v8 Diesel, though. Everyone seems really, really hesitant on these and says they need a lot of work to be viable.
I've even seen some lists saying they require a TON of aftermarket mods to make it viable.
What should I do, immediately, to make this thing viable long term?
TYIA!
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07-29-2019, 10:03 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GhostOutlaw
Recently retired from school service, just found it, think I got a decent deal.
It's got a 6.5 v8 Diesel, though. Everyone seems really, really hesitant on these and says they need a lot of work to be viable.
I've even seen some lists saying they require a TON of aftermarket mods to make it viable.
What should I do, immediately, to make this thing viable long term?
TYIA!
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They're decent enough. Under powered would probably be the main complaint folks have about them. Relocate the engine's computer as the factory location cooks it.
Could do a lot worse, imo.
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07-29-2019, 10:07 AM
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#3
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 18
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Actually, power isn't my concern. It's for long hauls.
I'll have to look into this computer relocation. Heat is a concern, especially with it's first trip already on the books!
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07-29-2019, 10:11 AM
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#4
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GhostOutlaw
Actually, power isn't my concern. It's for long hauls.
I'll have to look into this computer relocation. Heat is a concern, especially with it's first trip already on the books!
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Lot of info on the web on that. Doesn't seem to be too bad a job.
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07-29-2019, 10:13 AM
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#5
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 18
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Is this the fuel pump driver? Or is this something else? I want to get this done ASAP if that's the case. Any further information would be great. As you can tell, I'm totally new. Don't even have the bus in possession yet.
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07-29-2019, 10:18 AM
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#6
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GhostOutlaw
Is this the fuel pump driver? Or is this something else? I want to get this done ASAP if that's the case. Any further information would be great. As you can tell, I'm totally new. Don't even have the bus in possession yet.
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YEah that's it the PMD relocation.
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07-29-2019, 10:37 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 18
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Thanks! This is super useful!
I will get right on this!
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07-29-2019, 11:48 AM
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#8
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: south east BC, close to the Canadian/US border
Posts: 2,265
Year: 1975
Coachwork: Chevy
Chassis: 8 window
Engine: 454 LS7
Rated Cap: 24,500
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GhostOutlaw
Thanks! This is super useful!
I will get right on this!
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according to GM mechanics, one of the common problems with the 6.5 is getting the case that holds the air intake filter sealed properly - the slightest leak lets dust in that is directed to piston #8 - only takes a few miles of driving after that happens and you're blowing black smoke and diesel fuel every where
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07-29-2019, 11:59 AM
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#9
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 18
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THIS! HOLY ****.
I'm literally taking this to the dustiest place in the world on it's first trip. So....any thoughts on this?
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07-29-2019, 12:07 PM
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#10
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 2,831
Year: 2007
Coachwork: Thomas Built
Chassis: Minotour
Engine: Chevy Express 3500 6.6l
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
They're decent enough. Under powered would probably be the main complaint folks have about them. Relocate the engine's computer as the factory location cooks it.
Could do a lot worse, imo.
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Is that on the left fender like my 07?
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07-29-2019, 12:09 PM
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#11
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 2,831
Year: 2007
Coachwork: Thomas Built
Chassis: Minotour
Engine: Chevy Express 3500 6.6l
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GhostOutlaw
THIS! HOLY ****.
I'm literally taking this to the dustiest place in the world on it's first trip. So....any thoughts on this?
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Wear goggles and bring Kleenex?
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07-29-2019, 12:09 PM
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#12
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 18
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For the busses, not me! Lol!
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07-29-2019, 12:14 PM
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#13
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: south east BC, close to the Canadian/US border
Posts: 2,265
Year: 1975
Coachwork: Chevy
Chassis: 8 window
Engine: 454 LS7
Rated Cap: 24,500
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Danjo
Is that on the left fender like my 07?
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yes .................... left as you are looking at it under the hood
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07-29-2019, 12:15 PM
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#14
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GhostOutlaw
For the busses, not me! Lol!
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Humvees have the same engine as your bus and they seem to do ok in dry dusty environments.
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07-29-2019, 12:18 PM
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#15
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 2,831
Year: 2007
Coachwork: Thomas Built
Chassis: Minotour
Engine: Chevy Express 3500 6.6l
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GhostOutlaw
For the busses, not me! Lol!
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You aren’t going to keep all the dust out. You’ll be cleaning that up forever after.
But you can try. I think I’d seal the windows with Mylar and double sided tape. Hardware stores have those window insulation kits. Of course you can’t suffocate in your bus. Maybe a few windows with furnace filters?
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07-29-2019, 12:29 PM
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#16
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 18
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I mean for the intake, which you referred to leaks.
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07-29-2019, 12:37 PM
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#17
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 2,831
Year: 2007
Coachwork: Thomas Built
Chassis: Minotour
Engine: Chevy Express 3500 6.6l
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GhostOutlaw
I mean for the intake, which you referred to leaks.
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Put a premium air filter in it and have a spare. Make sure all the intake ducts are properly connected. After you get there, check the filter condition and replace if necessary
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07-29-2019, 12:42 PM
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#18
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 2,831
Year: 2007
Coachwork: Thomas Built
Chassis: Minotour
Engine: Chevy Express 3500 6.6l
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sleddgracer
yes .................... left as you are looking at it under the hood
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In the 07 it’s on the driver’s side but it’s no better there. Why couldn’t they have put it under the dash?
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07-29-2019, 12:59 PM
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#19
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GhostOutlaw
I mean for the intake, which you referred to leaks.
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Duct tape if all else fails?
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07-29-2019, 06:26 PM
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#20
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: E Central Tejas
Posts: 2,094
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: IH 3800, 8 window
Engine: T444E w/ Spicer 5-speed MT
Rated Cap: I prefer broad-brims hats
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And Gorilla Tape for when the duct tape takes wing...
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